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    FT: 1-0. And there it is!! England get their Euro 2020 campaign underway with a crucial win. Sterling's goal was the difference in the end as England win their first opening game at a European Championships for the first time in their history. They briefly go top of Group D, before Scotland and Czech Republic face off tomorrow.
  • 95'
    Croatia have a late chance from Perisic's long throw but it's blazed over the bar. Surely that's game over?
  • 93'
    Pickford is out quickly to gather the ball ahead of the Croatia attacker. England holding on here!
  • 92 '
    Change for England: Calvert-Lewin comes on for the goalscorer Sterling.
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    4 minutes added on.
  • 89'
    Bellingham is up and walking about, he looks like he'll be able to continue.
  • 88'
    There's a horrible clash of heads between Bellingham and Vida. The England man is receiving intense medical treatment as he came off worst, with a harsh blow to the back of the head.
  • 86'
    Stones does well to defend against Caleta-Car from the long free-kick, who fouls the CB in the process.
  • 85 '
    Croatia change: Pasalic on for Kovacic.
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    Perisic's cross is overhit and threaten to fly in at Pickford's back post, but the GK holds on well.
  • 82 '
    Change for England: Bellingham comes on for Kane.
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    Change for Croatia: Petkovic on for Rebic.
  • 77'
    He looks fine to continue for now.
  • 76'
    Stones has gone down with an injury for England, Ben White warming up.
  • 74'
    Chance for England!! Trippire's FK is headed into space by Mings but Sterling fires wide unopposed. Huge chance wasted for England there!
  • 73'
    Nearly a horrible mix up for England! Walker leaves the cross for Pickford who is hesitant, but the two get away with it and the GK gathers.
  • 71 '
    Change for England: Rashford on for Foden.
  • 71 '
    Double change for Croatia: Vlasic on for Brozovic, Brekalo on for Kramaric.
  • 70'
    Modric's corner is played in at the edge of the box for Brozovic volleys wide. Another chances goes begging for Croatia!
  • 67'
    Chance for England!! Mount fires from the free-kick but it flies narrowly over the bar. What a hit from the Chelsea man.
  • 67 '
    Yellow card for Brozovic for a rash challenge on Mount.
  • 66'
    Chance for Croatia but Rebic pulls his shot wide!! Huge let off for England!
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a Croacia
  • 66 '
    Foden booked for a late challenge on Gvardiol.
  • 63'
    He looks like he'll be able to carry on though. Good news for England!
  • 61'
    Chance for England!! Brilliant play from Mount but Kane fires wide from close range with a horrible slice, before clashing horribly with the post. He's now receiving treatment from the England medical team.
  • 57 '
    Goal for England!!!! Sterling scores!!!!! Fantastic play from Phillips who shows great skill and plays in Sterling with a magnificent assist, who calmly finishes it on the stretch one-on-one against Livakovic. England open the scoring at Wembley!!!
  • 55'
    Chance for Croatia!! Modric fires from range but it's too close to Pickford, who gathers it at the second attempt.
  • 53'
    Phillips fouls Modric as Croatia look to break. England haven't got into this first half yet!
  • 50'
    Trippier gives England fans a huge scare after his header back to Pickford is short. The GK just about gets there to clear.
  • 50'
    England yet to get on the ball properly in this second half.
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a Croacia
  • 48 '
    Kovacic booked for a late challenge against his Chelsea teammate Mount.
  • 47'
    Perisic offside for Croatia.
  • 46'
    An early clearance from Mings deflects off Perisic and high into the gloves of Pickford.
  • 46'
    Second half underway! No changes for either side at the break.
  • 45'
    HT: 0-0. After a bright first half, England's attack fizzled out and Croatia got more and more into the game. England have defended well so far, but since the opening 20 minutes they have also generated little. Foden and Sterling have looked threatening and Phillips has had an excellent debut, but star man Harry Kane is yet to make a significant contribution. A lot to do for Southgate's men in the second half!
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    Perisic threatening but Mings is strong and makes the challenge. The Croat follows through and fouls the CB.
  • 43'
    Trippier's FK is into the head of Perisic in the Croatia wall. Great block!
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a Croacia
  • 42 '
    Sterling is through on goal and Caleta-Car stops him with a deliberate handball. Yellow for the defender, FK right on the edge of the box.
  • 40'
    Rebic now offside for Croatia from the goal kick. Sloppy play from the striker.
  • 39'
    Phillips offside for England. Southgate's side have lost their rhythm of the opening few minutes.
  • 37'
    Sterling threatening with good link-up play with Foden, but Croatia get men behind the ball and defend well.
  • 33'
    Foden impresses everyone with a stunning first touch, before a break down in communication with Walker sees the RB's pass go out for a goal kick.
  • 31'
    Croatia are back in this one. After a slow start under the cosh, the Croats have warmed up to this one. Seeing a lot more of the ball and mildly threatening in attack.
  • 27'
    Chance for Croatia!! Good play down the right from Vrsaljko but Perisic's shot is wild and sliced wide.
  • 26'
    Sterling fires at goal from range with a ferocious half volley from the throw, but it flies well over.
  • 25'
    Gvardiol's cross sums up Croatia's half. He cuts inside dangerously before firing it hopelessly out for a goal kick.
  • 24'
    Modric looked to be fouled there for Croatia but the referee says nothing doing.
  • 20'
    England threatening again! Sterling breaks the line after a magnificent pass from Mount, but he can't find anyone with his cross. England dominating here!
  • 18'
    Phillips takes out Kovacic. The Leeds man looks up for it on his Euros debut!!
  • 17'
    Kane offside from Trippier's dink into the box. Attack fizzles out.
  • 16'
    Phillips wins the ball back from Brozovic before Kovacic fouls him. Free-kick in a shooting position for England, although it is a long way out.
  • 13'
    Croatia seeing more of the ball now. Modric nutmegs Rice with a great bit of skill.
  • 9'
    What a strike from Phillips! The midfielder strikes from range from the corner, and Livakovic does well to save through a crowd of bodies. So close to a dream debut!
  • 8'
    England are dominating the early stages!! Kane plays in Sterling who is on the line of offside, but Caleta-Car gets across to challenge at the last minute.
  • 6'
    Chance for England!! Foden hits the post!! England break up the other end with Sterling, whose pass out to Foden is well timed. The youngster cuts in and strikes with his left, but he hits the post! Great play from England!
  • 5'
    A promising Croatia attack breaks down after the ball hits the referee. Modric furious!
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    England looking slightly nervey in the opening stages with a few poor passes, but that's to be expected in the first moments of the first match!
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    And we're off at Wembley!!
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Start of match

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    England take the knee and are met with a roar of applause.
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    England's squad sing their national anthem, and Wembley follows suit. It promises to be a stunning atmosphere today!
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    Croatia, who are dressed in grey for today's match, sing their national anthem.
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    It's a beautiful day at Wembley today, the temperature a boiling 27º.
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    Daniele Orsato will be today's referee, with Massimiliano Irrati on VAR duties.
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    It would appear that neither Maguire or Henderson are fit to play after all. The midfielder at least features on the bench, however the United captain joins Jadon Sancho in not even making the squad.
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    In midfield, both Rice and Phillips get their debuts in a major tournament, and the Leeds United man is chosen ahead of Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, who could of course feature a later on in the tournament. Rice's inclusion underlines his importance in Southgate's side.
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    Mason Mount continues to be a guaranteed figure for both club and country, and it appears he will play in a number 10 role to try and dictate the play behind the three forwards.
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    There are no real surprises seeing Sterling start on the wing, as Southgate often relies on the City man for England's biggest games. His club teammate Phil Foden is rewarded for a stunning season in which he won the PFA's Young Player of the Season award.
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    Trippier's selection is waranted given his fantastic title-winning season with Atletico, but it's harsh on Luke Shaw who won United's Player of the Year, and on Chilwell who won the Champions League with Chelsea.
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    There are no real surprises to see Kyle Walker starting at RB, but Trippier at LB has raised a few eyebrows. It appears Southgate has gone for experience in his back line, especially as England's midfield lacks significant caps.
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    Southgate has elected Mings as Stones' CB partner, who will make his debut in a major tourmament for his country. What a moment for him!
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    Croatia XI: Livakovic (GK); Vrsaljko, Vida, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Kramaric, Rebic, Perisic
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    England XI: Pickford (GK); Walker, Stones, Mings, Trippier; Phillips, Rice; Sterling, Mount, Foden; Kane
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    Speaking of team news, let's take a look at both elevens for today's match!
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    After weeks of speculation regarding starting line-ups and injury scares, the day has finally arrived for Gareth Southgate's side.
Info

Pre-match

13 June 2021, 12:00

Referee: Daniele Orsato

Stadium: Wembley Stadium

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    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of England against Croatia in the first group D match of Euro 2020!
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